Archive for January 26th, 2008
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Early Birthday Gift For Iguodala As Sixers Bop Bobcats 103-96
Andre Iguodala celebrated his 24th birthday two days early as he scored 33 points, and led the Philadelphia 76ers over the Charlotte Bobcats Saturday night 103-96. The win ends a three game losing streak by the Sixers who lost to the New York Knicks Friday night. Iguodala who will turn 24 on Monday helped lead […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Heat Snap 15-Game Losing Skid, Edge Pacers 98-96
Finally the Miami Heat got the proverbial “monkey off their back”; Dwyane Wade and Mark Blount’s 10 fourth-quarter points helped the Heat snap an NBA-high 15-game losing streak and record a narrow 98-96 win over the Indiana Pacers Saturday at American Airlines Arena.
Indiana was pitiful from the floor - missing 14 of their first […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Felton Out Against Sixers Due To Bum Ankle
The Associated Press reported Saturday that Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday’s game as they hosted the Philadelphia 76ers. Felton has a sprained left ankle that he aggravated as the Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls Friday night 90-77. Bobcats coach Sam Vincent told reporters that Felton should return to the lineup next […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Stoudemire, Grizzlies Agree On Buyout
In what has been expected for some time, the Memphis Grizzlies and point guard Damon Stoudemire have reached a verbal agreement on a contract buyout Saturday, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The buyout in question is expected to be announced on Monday; Stoudemire will then will have to clear a 48-hour waiver period […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Grant Hill “Come Back Tour” Hits Bump In The Road
The “Grant Hill Comeback Tour” which started in early November (And will soon be playing in a NBA City near You) has hit a pothole, according to the “Arizona Republic” Saturday. The paper is reporting that the Phoenix Suns veteran is experiencing lower back spasms, he was in such pain Friday night he only played […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Big Ticket Comes Up Clutch As Celts Beat T-Wolves 87-86
You know somewhere Friday night in that great parquet floor in the sky, Johnny Most was sitting in front of a microphone, during the final seconds of the Boston Celtics Minnesota Timberwolves game. The score was 87-86 Boston and Minnesota had possession with just one second left on the clock. Minnesota got the ball inbounds […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Pistons Get Fired Up In First Beat Magic 101-93
The Detroit Pistons got down to business in a hurry Friday night as they scored 39 points, in the first quarter and the Orlando Magic never really recovered as the Pistons defeated Orlando in front of the Auburn Hills crowd 101-93. Detroit shot 50.6% from the floor for the game (41-80) as they were led […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Suns Shower Treys Over Cleveland Squeeze Past Cavaliers 110-108
Although the temperature was below freezing in downtown Cleveland Friday night it was raining inside the Q Arena. Raining threes that is courtesy of the Phoenix Suns who connected 17-33 times from outside the arc, and combined with shooting 53.7% for the floor for the game beat the Cavaliers 110-108. LeBron James scored a game […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Bryant’s 40 Not Enough, Mavericks Hold Off Lakers 112-105
Kobe Bryant, no matter what he tries to do, just couldn’t pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers guard scored 40 points Friday, it simply wasn’t enough as the Dallas Mavericks held off a pesky Los Angeles squad, earning a 112-105 victory at Dallas.
Both teams shot reasonably […]
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Rockets Bench The Key, Shut Down Trail Blazers 89-79
Usually during games that the Rockets are involved in, the starting five score the bulk of the points during any given contest. But the Rockets’ reserves, led by an unlikely participant, Tracy McGrady, picked up the slack for the starters as they led Houston to a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers 89-79 Friday at […]
